Asia

Interview with Anarchist Union of Iran and Afghanistan

Abolition Media Worldwide interviewed comrades from the Anarchist Union of Iran and Afghanistan (Asranarshism) about the potential war between Iran and the United States and building international solidarity with anarchists around the world.

Afrin : Une Position Internationaliste – Déclaration de l’ACG

Sex work organisation in the global south

Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 30 2017 11:01
Sex workers protest in India

An overview by Gregor Gall of sex workers' organising and unionisation efforts in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The art of not being governed: an anarchist history of upland southeast Asia

Submitted by red jack on Jan 17 2017 14:03
Map of Zomia

A book-length anthropological and historical study of the Zomia highlands of Southeast Asia by James C. Scott, first published in 2009.

Domination and the arts of resistance: Hidden Transcripts – James C. Scott

Cover of Domination and the arts of resistance – James C. Scott

In this book, renowned social scientist James C. Scott offers a penetrating discussion both of the public roles played by the powerful and powerless and the mocking, vengeful tone they display off stage—what he terms their public and hidden transcripts.

The American Peace Corps: volunteers for free enterprise [extended]

Originally post on "Reflections on a Revolution"

Like many Americans, I knew very little about the workings of the American Peace Corps. It wasn’t until I met a starry eyed graduate in Bangkok, Thailand who could only wax poetics about helping the poor set up businesses and take out micro-loans, that I felt I needed to know more.

On the path to a service economy made In post-China™ - Ashok Kumar and Alex Gawenda

Article on the diminishing growth both in the East and the West and the running out of spatial fixes.

Workers' struggles in East Asia (July 2012)

Submitted by Spartacus on Aug 7 2012 14:59
Residents of Qidong occupy a government building to protest pollution

Summary and links to news stories of workers' struggles around East Asia during July 2012 and related resources. The most important stories appear on my Twitter feed as soon as I find them: http://twitter.com/spartacusnews.

Return to work at Ashulia

Submitted by Red Marriott on Jun 25 2012 20:44

Garment workers resume work with issues unresolved...

Resistance is high; garment workers force shutdown in 350 factories

Submitted by Red Marriott on Jun 18 2012 17:12
Ashulia barricade - June 2012

The resurgence of unrest in the Bangladeshi garment sector continues with over 500,000 workers now locked out in Ashulia...